No. 19 Gonzaga Dominates Portland in 81-50 Victory

Gonzaga's strong shooting and defensive performance secure a decisive win in West Coast Conference play.

Gonzaga's Nolan Hickman led the team with 13 points, while Ryan Nembhard contributed 10 points and nine assists.
The Bulldogs improved their three-point shooting, hitting 45.8% from beyond the arc compared to 13.3% in their previous game.
Portland struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% overall and 16% from three-point range, with Vincent Delano as their only double-digit scorer.
Gonzaga's defense forced 10 steals and held Portland to just one three-pointer in the first half, setting the tone early with a 20-0 run.
The Bulldogs, now 11-4 overall and 2-0 in conference play, will face Loyola Marymount next, while Portland (5-11, 0-3) hosts Saint Mary’s on Saturday.